“I loved everything about show business, meeting the stars, the whole ambience. I was living every young kid's dream. I was told a pop singer's life was three years, but I was still making money seven years later.”

English singer, actress and television presenter

Cilla Black was an English singer, actress, and television presenter. She was known professionally by the name Cilla Black, and became a familiar figure in British popular culture. Her work spanned music, acting, and television, which made her a recognisable presence across several areas of entertainment. She is remembered chiefly for that broad career, rather than for a single role or performance.